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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.48, 13,442.94 and 5,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.48, 13,442.94 and 5,551.08 is: 7,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.48 : 13,442.94 = 5,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.48/13,442.94 = 5,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.48x = 13,442.94 × 5,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.48x = 74,622,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,622,835.38/9,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.32

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